topic Re: cant write cd/dvd's but can read them on my fs115b :( in PCs & Accessories

cant write cd/dvd's but can read them on my fs115b :(

si_dawg — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:18:33 GMT

hi there people first post here. i have a problem with my sony vaio fs115b dvd writer. it will not write cds or dvds and i have tried many different brands of disks as i thought this could be a problem. basically i have alot of music on my computer that i want to put in my car and i just cant 😞 this is getting me very upset so i came to you people for help 🙂

if theres any more info you need i will try my hardest to get it!

thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!

Re: cant write cd/dvd's but can read them on my fs115b :(

kee-lo_ — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:05:59 GMT

Blencogo has writen a pretty concise DVD/CD troubleshooter here

Re: cant write cd/dvd's but can read them on my fs115b :(

Blencogo — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:17:37 GMT

Unfortunately, you probably have a Sony DW-D56A drive.

This is probably the worst drive in the world and will probably need replacement. However, try installing the Firmware update for Sony DW-D56A suggested by MX Motion in this long thread.

http://club.vaio.sony.co.uk/clubvaio/GB/en/forum/viewthread?thread=31787

It is also linked in the thread mentioned by Kee-Lo.